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Decrease in a constitutive form of cytochrome P-450 by macrolide antibiotics.

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  • 1Division of Analytical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.

The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
|October 1, 1989
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Fourteen-membered ring macrolide antibiotics, including erythromycin, significantly impact cytochrome P-450 (CYP450) in male rats by forming metabolite complexes and reducing CYP450-male content, affecting drug and steroid metabolism.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Biochemistry
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Cytochrome P-450 (CYP450) enzymes are crucial for drug and steroid metabolism in the liver.
  • Macrolide antibiotics are widely used but can interact with hepatic CYP450 systems.
  • Understanding these interactions is vital for predicting drug efficacy and potential toxicity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of different macrolide antibiotics on CYP450 in male rat liver microsomes.
  • To differentiate the impact of 14-membered versus 16-membered ring macrolides on CYP450 activity and content.
  • To elucidate the mechanisms by which macrolides influence drug and steroid metabolism.

Main Methods:

  • Administration of various macrolide antibiotics (14-membered and 16-membered rings) to male rats.

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  • Analysis of liver microsomes for CYP450-metabolite complex formation using spectral methods.
  • Quantification of uncomplexed CYP450 content and specific CYP450 isoforms (e.g., P450-male).
  • Assay of testosterone hydroxylase activities as indicators of metabolic function.

    • Main Results:

    • 14-membered ring macrolides (oleandomycin, troleandomycin, erythromycin, erythromycin estolate) formed CYP450-metabolite complexes.
    • These macrolides also decreased uncomplexed CYP450 and significantly reduced P450-male content (>75%).
    • Activities of testosterone 2α- and 16α-hydroxylases were markedly decreased by 14-membered ring macrolides.
    • 16-membered ring macrolides (rokitamycin, leucomycin, josamycin) showed minimal effects on CYP450-metabolite complex formation and P450-male content.

    Conclusions:

    • 14-membered ring macrolides significantly alter hepatic CYP450 activity and content in male rats.
    • The primary mechanisms involve the formation of CYP450-metabolite complexes and a substantial decrease in P450-male.
    • These alterations can profoundly affect the metabolism of drugs and endogenous steroids, highlighting potential clinical implications.